Ordering the Health Check Plus with Vitamin D
Ordering the Health Check Plus with Vitamin D gives you a detailed look at your body’s main systems, including your heart, kidneys, thyroid, immune system, and liver. This panel checks for markers like cholesterol, blood sugar, minerals, and vitamin D, which can help you and your doctor spot changes early and track progress over time. Interestingly, vitamin D levels can affect how your body uses calcium and phosphorus, which are important for strong bones and teeth.
When ordering this test, you get a wide range of specific benefits:
- Checks for early signs of diabetes by measuring blood sugar and HbA1C.
- Monitors kidney and liver function with markers like creatinine, BUN, and liver enzymes.
- Assesses iron levels and screens for anemia with ferritin, TIBC, and complete blood count.
- Measures inflammation with high-sensitivity CRP, which can help track certain chronic conditions.
- Evaluates vitamin D status, which is important for bone strength and immune function.
Who Might Benefit from a Comprehensive Wellness Panel
People who want to keep track of their health, manage ongoing conditions, or make changes to their diet or exercise routine may find this test helpful. For example, someone who has started a new fitness plan and wants to see if their cholesterol or blood sugar is improving could use this panel to measure progress and adjust their routine as needed.
Ordering this test may also be helpful in these situations:
- Tracking changes after starting a new medication for cholesterol or blood pressure.
- Checking for vitamin D deficiency during the winter months when sunlight is limited.
- Monitoring iron and ferritin levels for people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.
- Reviewing kidney and liver function for those with a family history of related conditions.
- Noticing frequent muscle cramps, which can sometimes be linked to low magnesium or calcium levels.
This panel gives you clear numbers for important markers like blood sugar, cholesterol, and vitamin D, so you and your doctor can make informed decisions about your care. Delaying this test could mean missing early changes in these markers, which may make it harder to adjust your plan or catch issues before they become more serious. To get started, order the panel and review your results with your healthcare provider.
How to Get Ready for Your Lab Panel
Fasting for 8-12 hours is required before this test to make sure your blood sugar and cholesterol results are accurate. Always follow any instructions your doctor or healthcare provider gives you, as they may have specific steps for you to take before your appointment.
Labs Included When Ordering Your Health Check Plus with Vitamin D
| Test Name | Reference Range | What This Test Measures | Low and High Levels of Health Check Plus with Vitamin D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glucose | 65-99 | Glucose shows how much sugar is in your blood at the time of the test. It helps check for diabetes or low blood sugar problems. | High levels mean your body may not be using sugar well, which can point to diabetes or stress.
Low levels mean you may not have enough sugar in your blood, which can cause dizziness or weakness. |
| BUN | 6-20 | BUN, or blood urea nitrogen, checks how well your kidneys are removing waste from your blood. It can also show if you are dehydrated. | High levels mean your kidneys may not be working well or you could be dehydrated.
Low levels mean you may have liver issues or not enough protein in your diet. |
| Creatinine | 0.76-1.27 | Creatinine is a waste product from muscles. This test helps check if your kidneys are filtering blood properly. | High levels mean your kidneys may not be filtering waste well.
Low levels mean you may have low muscle mass or certain health conditions. |
| Uric acid | 3.5-7.2 | Uric acid is made when your body breaks down purines from food. It helps check for gout or kidney stones. | High levels mean you may be at risk for gout or kidney stones.
Low levels mean you may have certain kidney or liver conditions. |
| Sodium | 135-146 | Sodium helps control fluid balance and nerve function. This test checks for dehydration or fluid overload. | High levels mean you may be dehydrated or have a hormone imbalance.
Low levels mean you may have too much fluid or certain hormone problems. |
| Potassium | 3.5-5.3 | Potassium is important for heart and muscle function. This test checks for problems with your kidneys or adrenal glands. | High levels mean you may have kidney issues or be taking certain supplements.
Low levels mean you may have lost potassium from vomiting, diarrhea, or certain medicines. |
| Chloride | 98-110 | Chloride helps keep the right balance of fluids and acids in your body. It is checked with other electrolytes. | High levels mean you may be dehydrated or have kidney problems.
Low levels mean you may have fluid loss or certain hormone issues. |
| CO2 | 20-31 | CO2, or bicarbonate, helps keep your body’s acid-base balance. It can show if you have breathing or kidney problems. | High levels mean you may have breathing problems or be losing acid from vomiting.
Low levels mean you may have kidney disease or too much acid in your body. |
| Calcium | 8.6-10.2 | Calcium is needed for strong bones, teeth, and muscle function. This test checks for bone, kidney, or parathyroid issues. | High levels mean you may have parathyroid or bone problems.
Low levels mean you may have low vitamin D, kidney issues, or not enough calcium in your diet. |
| Phosphorus | 2.5-4.5 | Phosphorus helps build bones and teeth and is important for energy. This test checks for kidney or bone problems. | High levels mean you may have kidney disease or too much vitamin D.
Low levels mean you may have low vitamin D, poor nutrition, or certain hormone issues. |
| Magnesium | 1.6-2.6 | Magnesium is needed for muscle and nerve function. This test checks for problems with your kidneys or digestive system. | High levels mean you may have kidney problems or be taking too many supplements.
Low levels mean you may have poor nutrition, digestive issues, or alcohol use. |
| Total Protein | 6.1-8.1 | Total protein measures the amount of protein in your blood. It helps check for liver, kidney, or nutrition problems. | High levels mean you may have inflammation or certain blood disorders.
Low levels mean you may have liver or kidney issues or not enough protein in your diet. |
| Albumin | 3.6-5.1 | Albumin is a protein made by the liver. It helps keep fluid in your blood and checks for liver or kidney problems. | High levels mean you may be dehydrated.
Low levels mean you may have liver or kidney disease or poor nutrition. |
| Globulin | 2.1-3.7 | Globulin is a group of proteins that help fight infection. This test checks for immune system or liver problems. | High levels mean you may have inflammation or immune system issues.
Low levels mean you may have liver disease or immune problems. |
| A/G Ratio | 1.0-2.1 | A/G ratio compares albumin to globulin. It helps check for liver, kidney, or immune system problems. | High levels mean you may have low globulin or high albumin.
Low levels mean you may have liver or kidney disease or high globulin. |
| Bilirubin | 0.2-1.2 | Bilirubin is made when red blood cells break down. This test checks for liver or blood problems. | High levels mean you may have liver disease or blocked bile ducts.
Low levels mean it is usually not a concern. |
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 40-129 | Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found in the liver and bones. It helps check for liver or bone problems. | High levels mean you may have liver or bone disease.
Low levels mean you may have a protein or vitamin deficiency. |
| GGT | 9-48 | GGT is an enzyme that helps check for liver or bile duct problems. It is often used with other liver tests. | High levels mean you may have liver or bile duct issues.
Low levels mean it is usually not a concern. |
| LDH | 122-222 | LDH is an enzyme found in many tissues. It helps check for tissue damage, including heart, liver, or muscle injury. | High levels mean you may have tissue damage or certain diseases.
Low levels mean it is usually not a concern. |
| SGOT | 0-40 | SGOT, also called AST, is an enzyme in the liver and heart. It helps check for liver or muscle problems. | High levels mean you may have liver or muscle injury.
Low levels mean it is usually not a concern. |
| SGPT | 0-44 | SGPT, also called ALT, is an enzyme mainly in the liver. It helps check for liver damage or disease. | High levels mean you may have liver injury or disease.
Low levels mean it is usually not a concern. |
| Iron | 50-170 | Iron is needed to make red blood cells. This test checks for anemia or iron overload. | High levels mean you may have iron overload or certain genetic conditions.
Low levels mean you may have anemia or not enough iron in your diet. |
| Triglycerides | <150 | Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. This test helps check for risk of heart disease or problems with fat metabolism. | High levels mean you may have a higher risk for heart disease or pancreatitis.
Low levels mean you may have poor nutrition or certain health conditions. |
| Cholesterol | <200 | Cholesterol is a type of fat needed for cell function. This test checks for risk of heart disease or blocked arteries. | High levels mean you may have a higher risk for heart disease.
Low levels mean you may have poor nutrition or certain health conditions. |
| HDL/LDL/VLDL | HDL: >40, LDL: <100, VLDL: 5-40 | These are types of cholesterol. HDL is “good,” LDL is “bad,” and VLDL carries triglycerides. This test checks your risk for heart disease. | High levels of LDL or VLDL mean higher risk for heart disease; high HDL is protective.
Low levels of HDL mean higher risk for heart disease; low LDL is usually good. |
| LDL/HDL Ratio | <3.5 | This ratio compares “bad” to “good” cholesterol. It helps show your risk for heart disease. | High levels mean higher risk for heart disease.
Low levels mean lower risk for heart disease. |
| Total Chol/HDL Ratio | <5.0 | This ratio compares total cholesterol to “good” cholesterol. It helps check your risk for heart problems. | High levels mean higher risk for heart disease.
Low levels mean lower risk for heart disease. |
| CBC/Differential | WBC: 3.8-10.8, RBC: 4.20-5.80, Hgb: 13.2-17.1, Hct: 38.5-50.0 | CBC checks red and white blood cells and platelets. It helps find anemia, infection, or blood disorders. | High levels mean possible infection or inflammation.
Low levels mean possible anemia or immune problems. |
| Basic Thyroid Panel | TSH: 0.40-4.50, T4: 4.5-12.0, T3 Uptake: 24-39, FTI: 1.2-4.9 | This panel checks thyroid hormones, which control energy and metabolism. It helps find thyroid problems. | High levels mean possible overactive thyroid or hormone imbalance.
Low levels mean possible underactive thyroid or hormone imbalance. |
| Urinalysis | Negative for protein, glucose, blood, nitrite, leukocyte esterase | Urinalysis checks for signs of kidney disease, infection, or diabetes by looking at your urine’s makeup. | High levels of abnormal findings mean possible infection, kidney, or metabolic issues.
Low levels (normal) mean no signs of these problems. |
| HbA1C | 4.8-5.6 | HbA1C shows your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. It helps check for diabetes or prediabetes. | High levels mean you may have diabetes or poor blood sugar control.
Low levels mean your blood sugar has been low over time. |
| TIBC & % iron saturation | TIBC: 250-450, % Sat: 20-50 | TIBC measures your blood’s ability to carry iron. % iron saturation shows how much iron is bound. These help check for anemia or iron overload. | High TIBC means possible iron deficiency; high % saturation means iron overload.
Low TIBC means possible chronic disease; low % saturation means iron deficiency. |
| Ferritin | 30-400 | Ferritin shows how much iron is stored in your body. It helps check for iron deficiency or overload. | High levels mean you may have iron overload or inflammation.
Low levels mean you may have iron deficiency or anemia. |
| CRP | <1.0 | CRP, or C-reactive protein, measures inflammation in your body. It helps check for infection or chronic conditions. | High levels mean you may have inflammation or infection.
Low levels mean little or no inflammation. |
| Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy Total | 30-100 | Vitamin D, 25-hydroxy total, checks your body’s vitamin D stores. It helps find deficiency or monitor supplementation. | High levels mean you may be taking too much vitamin D.
Low levels mean you may have a deficiency, which can affect bones and immune function. |
Reference ranges can change over time. For the most current values, visit the Quest Diagnostics lab test directory.
Health Check Plus with Vitamin D FAQ
Is there Health Check Plus with Vitamin D testing near me?
You can find nearby locations for Health Check Plus with Vitamin D using the patient service center locator, which also lists mobile phlebotomy options. This is helpful if you need regular blood draws or have mobility concerns, making sample collection easier and more accessible.
What is the cost of the test?
The price for this test includes all fees, including sample collection at patient service center locations. Ordering this panel can help you track important markers like blood sugar and vitamin D without extra hidden costs.
How often should I retest?
Most people retest every 6 to 12 months, especially if they are monitoring changes in cholesterol, blood sugar, or vitamin D. Regular retesting helps you and your doctor see trends and make timely adjustments to your care plan.
How accurate is the test?
This panel uses automated chemistry analyzers and immunoassays for each marker, with specificity and sensitivity both above 98%. All tests at TrueHealthLabs.com are performed by CLIA-certified labs, meeting strict quality and precision standards for dependable results.
Medical Review Board
Reviewed by Jeff Donohue M.D. from Body Logic and Brady Hurst DC, CCCN. Written by True Health Lab’s team of editorial health contributors.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
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